Welcome to the Virtual Arkansas Tech Department page. Use the information below to ensure students have appropriate hardware and software requirements for VA courses.
Hardware Requirements
Equipment Requirements | |||
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Individual students must have access to the following items:
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System Technical Requirements | |||
Computer | Internet | ||
Processor | Speed | ||
2 GHz or higher (Windows) | 5 Mbps download | ||
1.6 GHz or higher (macOS) | 1 Mbps upload (Zoom) | ||
1.1 GHz or higher (ChromeOS) | |||
RAM | Browser | ||
8 GB or higher (macOS or Windows) | Google Chrome (99 and higher)* | ||
4 GB or higher (ChromeOS) | |||
Screen Resolution | |||
1280 x 1024 minimum recommended | |||
Operating System | |||
Windows 10 and newer | |||
macOS 10.14 and newer | |||
ChromeOS 98 and newer |
* Refers to the preferred browser to be used by anyone utilizing VA resources.
Software Requirements
Students are required to have the following software:
Students may be required to use the following software:
Tech Support
If you need any assistance with the requirements needed for your students, please contact the Virtual Arkansas Technology department either by email (techsupport@virtualarkansas.org) or by phone (870-637-1011), during hours of availability.
Hours of Availability | |
Monday – Thursday | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
Friday | 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |